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Mossad Used Deception to Protect Agents in Iran Operation

The Mossad intentionally provoked mass arrests in Iran during the "Rising Lion" operation in June 2025 to protect its agents, according to former chief David Barnea. This tactic l…

Security27m ago

Shin Bet to Provide Security for Yair Golan Ahead of Elections

The Shin Bet has begun providing security for Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, ahead of the Knesset elections. Golan will receive full state-funded security, while oth…

Security40m ago·1 outlets

Tiberias FC Unable to Register Player Sambeia Amid Financial Dispute

Hapoel Tiberias FC cannot register player Sambeia due to financial disputes, potentially leading to arbitration with FIFA. The club's trustee is prioritizing other payments, anger…

Security44m ago

Shin Bet to Provide Security for Yair Golan Two Days Before Elections

The Shin Bet will provide security for Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, starting Sunday, two days before elections, after his party petitioned the Supreme Court. Separ…

Economy45m ago

Beyond Lowering Housing Prices: Next Government's Housing Market Tasks

Israeli real estate and finance professionals are urging the next government to tackle complex issues beyond just lowering housing prices. Key challenges include streamlining leng…

General45m ago

Sderot Transforms From War Town to Growth City Attracting New Families

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi described the city's shift from a war zone to a growing community attracting new families. He discussed pre-October 7th warnings, trust issues with securi…

Security52m ago

Jerusalem High School Graduate Killed in Severe Jerusalem Traffic Accident

Yotam Avitan, a Jerusalem high school graduate, died last night in a severe traffic accident when a detached tow trailer hit his car. His girlfriend survived the crash. Separately…

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Israeli Real Estate Figures Linked to Hadassah's Cyprus Venture

An investigation revealed Israeli businessmen Eli Israeli and David Alster are leading the Hadassah Healthcare Park project in Nicosia, Cyprus, contradicting Hadassah Medical Cent…

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IDF Veterans Recount Sinai's Battle of Mitla Pass 70 Years Later

IDF veterans are recounting the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Mitla Pass during Operation Kadesh in the Sinai. The battle, marked by intense fighting and heavy casualties on b…

Economy1h ago

Billionaire Bill Ackman Optimistic on Israel's Economy, Invests in Local Tech

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is highly optimistic about Israel's economy, predicting a trillion-dollar company within a decade and highlighting AI's benefits. He has invested…

Security3h ago

Man Acquitted of Jerusalem Light Rail Sex Assault After Cellphone Data Clears Him

A Jerusalem court acquitted a 46-year-old man of a light rail sex assault charge due to insufficient evidence. Judge David Shaul Gabai Richter found the complainant's testimony cr…

Culture4h ago

Nas Daily Creator Nuseir Yassin Links Anti-Zionism to Antisemitism

Israeli-Arab social media entrepreneur Nuseir Yassin, creator of "Nas Daily," declared that anti-Zionism is a form of antisemitism at a conference focused on combating hate. Yassi…

Security7h ago

Ex-Mossad Chief Details Iran Agent Protection, Hezbollah Pager Attacks

Former Mossad chief David Barnea disclosed details about Israeli operations, including a tactic to protect agents in Iran by releasing a video that led to mass arrests. He also de…

Security9h ago

Man Wounded in Shooting Incident in Netanya

A 25-year-old man was moderately injured in a shooting in Netanya Tuesday night. MDA paramedics treated and evacuated him to Laniado Hospital. The incident was reported to MDA's e…

General9h ago

Motorcyclist Injured in Tel Aviv Collision

A man in his 30s was moderately injured in Tel Aviv when his motorcycle collided with a car. Paramedics transported him to Ichilov Hospital with multiple injuries. The incident to…

Health9h ago·2 outlets

Gur Rabbi to Undergo Medical Treatment at Hadassah Ein Kerem

The Grand Rabbi of Gur, Rabbi Yaakov, will undergo a dialysis treatment at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem on Sunday. His four sons held a special prayer service at the G…

Security9h ago

Motorcyclist Injured in Tel Aviv Collision, Hospitalized

A motorcyclist in his 30s was moderately injured in a collision with a car in Tel Aviv on Tuesday night. He was treated by Magen David Adom paramedics at the scene and transported…

Security9h ago

Man Injured in Shooting Incident in Netanya

A man in his mid-20s was shot and moderately injured in Netanya on Tuesday night. Magen David Adom paramedics treated the victim at the scene before evacuating him to Laniado Hosp…

Security9h ago·4 outlets

One Dead, Two Injured in Truck-Car Collision Near Jerusalem

A man in his mid-30s died and two others were injured in a collision between a truck and a car on Route 465 near Al-Audeh, west of Jerusalem. Paramedics pronounced the man dead at…

Sports9h ago

Sambia Saga Heads to FIFA Arbitration Over Unpaid Wages

The football club Hapoel Tiberias faces potential arbitration with FIFA over unpaid wages owed to player Sambia. The club's trustee is prioritizing other payments, while the playe…

Culture9h ago·3 outlets

Thousands Mourn Yehuda Cohen, Former Chief Rabbinate Director-General

Thousands attended the funeral of Yehuda Cohen, former Director-General of the Chief Rabbinate, who died after being injured by a falling concrete beam at his home. Chief Rabbi Da…

Security10h ago

Two Dead, Three Injured in Northern Israel Road Accident

Two people were killed and three injured in a two-car crash on Highway 6678 near Kibbutz Shdei Eliyahu in northern Israel Tuesday night. Paramedics pronounced a man and woman, bot…

Security10h ago

Two Killed, Three Injured in Car Crash Near Beit She'an

Two people, a man and a woman in their 30s, died Saturday evening in a car crash near Beit She'an. Three others, including a woman in her mid-20s, were injured and taken to HaEmek…

Security10h ago

Two Killed, Three Injured in Road Accident Near Beit She'an

Two people, a man and a woman in their 30s, died in a two-car collision near Beit She'an on Saturday. Three others, including a woman in moderate condition and two in light condit…

Security10h ago

Fatal Crash Near Beit She'an Kills Two, Injures Three

A fatal car crash on Highway 6678 near Tirat Zvi in the Beit She'an Valley claimed the lives of a man and a woman, both around 30 years old. Three other individuals, including a w…

Security10h ago

Ex-Mossad Chief Reveals Iran Operation Details, Hezbollah Tensions

Former Mossad chief Dedi Barnea disclosed details of the "With All the Lions" operation in Iran, where a public video led to the arrest of 21,000 Iranians, allowing Mossad agents…

General10h ago

Two Killed in Beit She'an Area Car Crash

A man and a woman in their 30s were killed in a two-car crash on Route 6678 near Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu in the Beit She'an area. Paramedics pronounced them dead at the scene. Three o…

Security10h ago

Two Killed, Three Injured in Fatal Road Accident in Emek HaMayanot

A man and a woman, both around 30, died in a fatal two-vehicle crash on Highway 6678 near Kibbutz Sde Eliyahu on Saturday evening. Three other people were injured, including a wom…

Security10h ago

Two Killed, Three Injured in Devastating Road Accident Near Beit She'an

A man and a woman, both around 30, were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Road 6678 near Beit She'an on Tuesday evening. Three others, including a woman in her mid-20s, were injure…

Security10h ago

Two Killed, Three Injured in Road Accident Near Beit She'an

Two people were killed and three injured in a two-vehicle collision on Route 6678 near Sde Eliyahu, in the Beit She'an area, Tuesday evening. Paramedics pronounced a man and woman…

Security10h ago

Two Killed, Three Injured in Road Accident Near Beit She'an

A man and a woman died in a two-car collision on Highway 6678 near Sde Eliyahu in the Beit She'an Valley on Saturday night. Three other people were injured, including a 25-year-ol…

Security10h ago

Two Killed in Fatal Road Accident Near Kfar Eldad

Two individuals died in a fatal car accident near Kfar Eldad on Thursday. Magen David Adom paramedics responded to the scene but could not save the victims. The cause of the crash…

Security10h ago

Two Dead, Three Injured in Northern Israel Road Accident

Two people died and three were injured in a two-car collision on Road 6678 near Kibbutz Shdei Eliyahu in northern Israel Tuesday night. Magen David Adom paramedics pronounced the…

Security11h ago·4 outlets

Shin Bet to Oversee Gadi Eisenkot's Security via Private Firm

The Shin Bet will oversee security for Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot through a private company under Unit 730's direction, starting Sunday. This follows a Shin Bet chief's A…

Sports11h ago

Maccabi Petah Tikva Secures Crucial Win Amidst Player Controversy

Maccabi Petah Tikva defeated Hapoel Ramat Gan 2-1, ending a five-game losing streak in the Israeli Premier League. Coach Ziv Arieh expressed relief at the win, while player Guy Ha…

Sports11h ago

Maccabi Petah Tikva Secures Crucial Win Amidst Player Controversy

Maccabi Petah Tikva defeated Hapoel Ramat Gan 2-1, ending a five-game losing streak in the Israeli Premier League. Coach Ziv Arieh expressed relief, while player Guy Hadida celebr…

Security11h ago

IDF Arrests 40 Terror Suspects in Judea and Samaria Raids After Deadly Attack

Israeli security forces arrested approximately 40 terror suspects, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad members, in widespread raids across Judea and Samaria over the weekend. The op…

Security11h ago

Motorcyclist Injured in Collision Near Bnei Darom Junction

A 21-year-old motorcyclist was moderately injured after being hit by a car on Highway 7 near Bnei Darom Junction on Tuesday evening. Paramedics treated the rider for limb injuries…

Sports11h ago

Maccabi Petah Tikva Ends Losing Streak with 2-1 Win Over Hapoel Ramat Gan

Maccabi Petah Tikva defeated Hapoel Ramat Gan 2-1 on Saturday, ending a five-game losing streak in the Israeli Premier League. Coach Ziv Arieh celebrated the win while acknowledgi…

Politics11h ago

Likud Activist Attacks Former IDF Chief Eisenkot Over Jewish Heritage

Likud activist Yaakov Bardugo accused former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot of denying his Jewish heritage and lacking religious knowledge in a recent interview. Bardugo defende…

Politics11h ago

Religious Zionist Rabbis Urge Public to Mobilize Voters Ahead of Election

Senior Religious Zionist rabbis are calling on the public and yeshiva students to mobilize voters for the upcoming election, citing critical national security, education, and sett…

Politics11h ago

Yair Golan Demands Channel 14 Closure, Academy Funding Cut

Democrats party leader Yair Golan has demanded Channel 14 sign an ethics code or face closure, and called for an end to funding for the Bnei David pre-military academy in Eli. Gol…

Security12h ago·3 outlets

Shin Bet to Provide Private Security Detail for Gadi Eisenkot Amid Threats

The Shin Bet will provide enhanced security for "Yashar!" party chairman Gadi Eisenkot via a private firm under its direct control, starting Sunday. This decision, made three days…

Security12h ago

Motorcyclist Injured in Crash Near Petah Tikva

A 23-year-old motorcyclist was moderately injured in a crash involving a car on Highway 5 near Petah Tikva. He was evacuated to Beilinson Hospital with limb injuries. The incident…

Security12h ago·3 outlets

Suspect Arrested for Vandalizing Police Cars and Ambulance in South Tel Aviv

Police in southern Tel Aviv arrested a suspect overnight for smashing the windows of police cars and an ambulance. The approximately 40-year-old man was found with a hammer, belie…

Security12h ago·1 outlets

IDF Lone Soldiers Get Support at Annual Errands Day Event

More than 9,200 IDF lone soldiers attended the annual Yom Siddurim (Errands Day) event at EXPO Tel Aviv on Thursday. Organized by FIDF-Nefesh B’Nefesh and other partners, the even…

Security12h ago

Shin Bet to Oversee Security for Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot

Israel's Shin Bet will begin guiding the private security detail protecting former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, starting Sunday. The agency will instruct the private guards h…

Security13h ago

Man Hospitalized After Electric Scooter Accident in Ashdod

A man in his mid-30s was hospitalized in moderate condition with a head injury following an electric scooter accident in Ashdod. Emergency services treated the rider on Mordei Hag…